Author: Eros-Adrian ASĂNACHE
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: December 31, 2025
Pagination:
Issue/ Volume: 2 (34)/2025
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Abstract:
In today’s reality, marked by technological transformations at an accelerated
pace, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a new player in intelligence operations,
thus redefining the traditional paradigms of intelligence collection, analysis and
exploitation. This paper aims to analyse the practical applications of AI, the challenges
and benefits brought to Intelligence work. In the same context, it should be mentioned that
the ethical and strategic risks generated by the integration of AI in the decision-making
process will also be discussed, ranging from simple algorithmic errors and unintentional
discrimination to the threat posed by deep fake information manipulation. Thus, a
balanced approach is required between technological innovation and the benefits of AI,
and the responsibility of the measures taken, by generating a modern intelligence system
that meets both the security needs of states and their democratic values.
Keywords: artificial intelligence; intelligence operations; national security; digital
surveillance; deep fake.
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